Montelupone - Montelupone

Montelupone is a city of Marche.

To know

Montelupone is one of the 188 Italian villages awarded by the TCI (Italian Touring Club) with the Orange Flag and among the most beautiful villages in Italy, a circuit of small towns characterized by a "strong historical and artistic interest".

Geographical notes

Montelupone is located 12 km from the Adriatic Sea, 13 km from Macerata, 20 km from Loreto, 9 km from Recanati and 48 km from Ancona (regional capital). It borders the countries of Macerata, Recanati, Potenza Picena, Montecosaro and Morrovalle. The river flows in the flat area where the hamlet of San Firmano is located Power.

In the center of the village stands the Palazzetto del Podestà (or dei Priori) with the civic tower, dating back to the fourteenth century. Next to it is the Civic Art Gallery. The Town Hall, dating back to the nineteenth century, houses the Nicola Degli Angeli Historical Theater, in neoclassical style. As for the churches, the Church of S. Francesco boasts an eighteenth-century wooden choir, four statues of the theological virtues made in stucco in 1752 and an organ from 1753. On the main altar was the splendid Madonna del latte by Antonio da Faenza ( 1525), now housed inside the Collegiate Church, which also houses the Chapel of Sorrows repainted by Cesare Peruzzi between 1934 and 1941. The Church of S. Chiara, seat of the ancient convent of the Clarisse, was built between the 15th century and XVIII. Inside there are the doors inlaid by Cristoforo Casari in 1796 and the large canvas of the Annunciation of the Virgin, a copy of the original made by Federico Barocci, dating back to the 18th century. About 4 km from the center is the Benedictine Abbey of S. Firmano. Built in the 9th century in the Romanesque style with three naves: it features the precious lunette of the Byzantine style portal. Inside there is the crypt with the relics and the statue of the saint in polychrome terracotta. The symbolic product of the city is the artichoke, to which a festival is dedicated in May. Millefiori honey is also excellent; ApiMarche takes place in August (Apiculture, Environment and Agriculture Market Exhibition). On 11 March the feast of the patron saint San Firmano takes place.

Background

How to orient yourself

How to get

By plane

The nearest airport is that of Ancona-Falconara.

By car

Provincial road 101 passes through the town and connects Macerata with Porto Potenza Picena.

On the train

The nearest railway station is that of Porto Potenza Picena on the line Ancona-Pescara.

By bus

The town is connected by bus to Macerata is Porto Potenza Picena ([1]).

How to get around

What to drink

• White wine from the Macerata hills. 
• Piceno red. 

What see

• Church and Abbey of San Firmano, c. from San Firmano, 12. Romanesque construction dating back to 986 AD. with relief portal lunette. In the crypt there is a terracotta by Ambrogio della Robbia from 1526; in the sacristy there is a wooden crucifix. 
• Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul, via Borgianelli, 29, ☎ 39 0733 226 110. Construction of the church began on November 21, 1735 with the laying of the first stone and ended 12 years later. The church has a single nave with side chapels. 
• Church and Convent of San Francesco, via Colleforte, 182. It was built in 1251 and consecrated in 1397 under the pontificate of Bonifacio IX. It was reopened on December 26, 1999 and has been enriched with important works of art such as the Madonna del Latte by Antonio da Faenza, theEcstasy of St. Francis, altarpiece from the Marche school of the first half of the 17th century, the Madonna of the Rosary of a pupil of the Lotto School and the Madonna of the Immaculate Conception or of Mercy by Ernest Van Schayck. 
• Church of Santa Chiara, via Vecchiotti, 10. The church was completely restored in 1789, obtaining the shape that still characterizes it today. Over time it has gained importance from the historical - artistic point of view due to the four inlaid doors, attributed to Cristoforo Casari. Inside there is also an eighteenth-century copy of theAnnunciation by Federico Barocci and an altarpiece by the Sicilian painter Onofrio Gabrieli. The sculptural decorations, in stucco, are the work of Gioacchino Varlè. 
• Church of the Pietà, Piazza del Comune. 
• Medieval gate of the Cassero. One of the four medieval gates. 
• Medieval gate of the Trebbio. One of the four medieval gates. 
• Medieval gate Santo Stefano (Port Marina). One of the four medieval gates. 
• Medieval Ulpian Gate. Also known as Porta San Michele. 
• Town Hall. 
• Calcaterra Palace, via Garibaldi, 52. 
• Narcisi- Magner Palace, via Regina Margherita, 10.8. A late 1700s building with frescoed ceilings that houses a permanent exhibition of some works by Gabriele Galantara in art "Ratalanga" and an original wooden study that belonged to the artist.

The exhibition can be visited by asking for information at the restaurant "La Taverna dell'Artista" located on the ground floor of the building. 

• Tomassini Palace, via Roma, 2. 
• Tomassini Palace - Barbarossa, via Roma, 2. 
• Palazzo Chigi - Celsi - De Santis, via Borgianelli. 
• Giachini Palace, via Giachini. 
• Palazzo del Podestà and Civic Tower. 
• Rafter tower. 

Museums

• Demo-Anthropological Museum of Ancient Art and Crafts, Underground of the Town Hall - Piazza del Comune, 1, ☎ 39 349 693 527 5 (for booking guided tours), @[email protected]. Open upon request. 
• Historical Photographic Museum, via Regina Margherita, 4, ☎ 39 0733 224 9307. 
• Civic Art Gallery, Palazzetto del Podestà - Piazza del Comune, 5, ☎ 39 349 693 527 5 (for booking guided tours), fax: 39 0733 2249320, @[email protected]. 

Events and parties

• Montelupone Artichoke Festival, Old Town. beginning of May. This historic event attracts thousands of people to the village every year attracted by this excellent typical product, of which over the years an agronomic, productive and nutritional characterization has been worked on that would highlight its delicate flavor and allow the creation of certified crops. 
• Pizza Festival, Franchi Park. July. It takes place in July in the historic Franchi park located in the ancient keep of the medieval center. The best local pizza makers prepare pizzas cooked on wood-fired ovens. 
• Feast of the Patron Saint Firmano. March 11th. The religious events last for several days and culminate with a solemn procession with the relics of San Firmano through the streets of the hamlet. 
• Vow to Our Lady. the Sunday closest to May 20. 
• Apimarche. last weekend of August. Regional appointment for the enhancement of honey from the Marches and all the products of the hive, with conferences, workshops, exhibitions, shows and music. 

What to do

Once in Montelupone it is essential to take a stroll in the small village to be able to breathe an almost medieval atmosphere.

• Montelupone mystery tour, Via Regina Margherita 8. Mon-Sun 19:00 (winter) or 22:00 (spring and summer). A different and fun way to discover the hidden history of the Monteluponese territory. An itinerant theatrical show with costumed actors and video projections, through alleys, palaces, alleys and underground caves of this splendid village.

The tour ends by candlelight in the perfectly preserved caves from the 1700s. 

Shopping

• Beauty center the beauty shop, via Dante Alighieri, 13, ☎ 39 0733 2289347. Mon-Sat 08: 30-19: 00. 
• The herbalist's corner of health, Via D. Alighieri, 5, ☎ 39 0733 865796. 
• Vice and whim, Via Cialdini, 52, ☎ 39 0733 226364. Mon-Sat 06: 30-20: 00. 
• Luca Crucianelli Country Oven, Contrada San Nicolò, 22, ☎ 39 0733 226358. 
• Sigma, Viale Enrico Cialdini, ☎ 39 0733 226634. Mon-Sat 08: 00-20: 00, Sun 08: 00-13: 00. 
• The Bottega Specialita Brands, Via Regina Margherita, 12, ☎ 39 0733 226613. 
• Café of the Theater, Town Hall Square, 15, ☎ 39 0733 226363. Sun-Thu 06: 00-00: 00, Fri-Sat 06: 00-02: 00. 
• The Bottega delle Fate by Micozzi Antonella, Viale Enrico Cialdini, 66. Tue-Sat 08: 30-12: 30 and 16-20; Sun 08: 00-12: 30. 
• Pharmacy, Via Regina Margherita, 26, ☎ 39 0733 226338. Mon-Fri 08: 30-13: 00 and 17: 00-20: 00, Sat 08: 30-13: 00. dermocosmetics, magnetotherapy, phytotherapy, nutrition 
• Discount Kangaroo, Via G. Galantara, 5. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 07: 30-13: 00 and 17: 00-20: 00, Thu 07: 30-13: 00. 

How to have fun

Shows

• 43.34418113.5674361 Nicola degli Angeli Theater, Town Hall Square, 1, ☎ 39 0733 226916, @[email protected]. Starting from 1846 the most important Monteluponese families felt the need to have a theater in their own country. Thus a project was born which took shape in 1869 with the signing of the statute of the theater by 41 prominent figures of Montelupone. The construction works began in 1888 led by the architect Giuseppe Sabbatini. The stage is 10m long and 13.50m wide. The decorations are by the artist Domenico Ferri. 

Where to eat

Moderate prices

• Del Borgo Pizzeria, Town Hall Square, 2, ☎ 39 0733 228324. Tue-Sun 16: 00-23: 30. 

Average prices

• The Artist's Tavern, via Regina Margherita, 8, ☎ 39 0733 226676. Mon-Sun 12: 30-14: 30 and 19: 30-23: 00. Restaurant, risotto and pizzeria 
• Big One Pub BBQ, Via degli Orti, 56, ☎ 39 345 806 4422. Tue-Sun 19: 00-02: 00. 
• Da Armida Restaurant - Le Cervare, Contrada Cervare, 27, ☎ 39 0733 226853. Tue-Sun 11: 00-16: 00 and 19: 00-23-30. 
• Le Tate farmhouse, Via Cervare, 25, ☎ 39 333 697 2895. Tue-Sat 19: 00-22: 00, Sun 12: 00-14: 30. 

Where stay

Average prices

• San Firmano Bed & Breakfast, Contrada S. Firmano, 1, ☎ 39 0733 228054. 40€. 
• Moretti Hotel Restaurant, Via Enrico Fermi, 4 / a, ☎ 39 0733 226060. 
• Dedicated to you, Via Castelfidardo, 1, ☎ 39 338 845 0431. 
• B&B Cervare 21, Contrada Cervare, 21. 70€. 
• Country house, Contrada Cervare, 7. 
• The Casone, Contrada Casone, 3, ☎ 39 0733 183 8446. 

Safety

• Municipal police command of Montelupone, Town Hall Square, 1, ☎ 39 0733 226527. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

• 43.34438213.5679161 Montelupone post office, Via Regina Margherita 2, ☎ 39 0733 226472, fax: 39 0733 226838. Open every day except Sunday from 8.20 to 13.45 (on Saturdays it closes at 12.45) For info poste.it. 

Keep informed

Libraries

• Historical archive (Temporarily deposited in the State Archives located in Corso Cairoli in Macerata). 
• Municipal library, Via A. De Gasperi, 10. 11,200 volumes present including 3 periodicals 
• Parish Library of SS. Peter and Paul, Via Borgianelli, 29, ☎ 39 0733 226 110. 2000 volumes present including 5 periodicals and a 500 edition 

Around

• Recanati - birthplace of the famous poet Giacomo Leopardi;
• Loreto - important city for the Basilica and the Marian cult;
• Osimo - city known for its subsoil rich in caves and tunnels;
• Macerata - provincial capital;

Itineraries

• Via Carolingia - European itinerary that crosses the places traveled by the court of Charlemagne between the 8th and 9th centuries to travel from Aachen to Rome, where Pope Leo III crowned the Carolingian sovereign emperor of the Holy Roman Empire on Christmas night in the 19th century.

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Montelupone
• Commons contains images or other files on Montelupone

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